About American Kids Sports Center

Founded in 1984 as American Academy of Gymnastics, American Kids Sports Center (AKSC) has grown into one of California's most unique and successful kids sports center.  Under the direction of owners Mike & Sheri Williams, AKSC has established an organization that sees its purpose as helping children to learn strong VALUES with which they will set worthy GOALS and for which we must train them in the SKILLS needed to achieve those goals.  Sport training is the tool we use to achieve that purpose.

About the role

• As an Aquatics Manager, you'll play a vital role in the effective operation of our facility, supporting senior management while ensuring high-quality aquatic programming. You will oversee Swim Instructors, lead swim instruction, manage deck activities, and contribute to special projects.
• You'll be joining a dedicated team focused on fostering a positive and safe aquatic environment. Collaboration with staff members and management will be key, as you'll help cultivate a supportive atmosphere for both employees and patrons. Your leadership will guide the team in providing exceptional service and instruction to our diverse community.

What you'll do

• Operational Support: Assist senior management in daily operations and strategic initiatives.
• Staff Oversight: Supervise and support Swim Instructors, ensuring they deliver engaging and safe swim instruction.
• Instruction & Training: Teach swim classes and conduct in-water training sessions.
• Member Engagement: Serve as the main point of contact for management, staff, and members, ensuring excellent customer service for parents and students.
• Staff Management: Help manage staff hiring, including screening candidates and conducting interviews.
• Team Morale: Foster a healthy and positive employee morale with a teamwork mindset, encouraging problem-solving through kindness and respect.
• Work Environment: Maintain a clean and healthy work environment by taking initiative—pick up after yourself and clean up spills as you find them, regardless of the source.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety guidelines outlined in the Employee Handbook, which will be provided during HR Orientation.
• Schedule Flexibility: Primarily work afternoons and weekends with potential for evening shifts as late as 8:45 PM.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience with a service-oriented approach.
• Background in aquatics or recreation preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Experience working with diverse populations, fostering inclusivity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with all stakeholders.

Benefits

• $22-28 (depending on experience)
• Health and Dental Insurance with employer contribution
• 401k 
• Aflac
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Employee Childcare
• Café and Proshop discounts
• Tuition discounts